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Note: The sparql configurations are important for running tests I.e. `pytest -k rdf`.
+### Setting up Virtuoso for Local Development
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+GN3 uses Virtuoso to:
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+- Fetch metadata for the Xapian indexing script
+- Fetch metadata for some end-points
+- Test SPARQL queries for some unit tests
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+Local development setup instructions can be found [here](https://issues.genenetwork.org/topics/engineering/working-with-virtuoso-locally), while a more comprehensive tutorial is available [here](https://issues.genenetwork.org/topics/systems/virtuoso).
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## Command-Line Utility Scripts
This project has a number of utility scripts that are needed in specific cirscumstances, and whose purpose is to support the operation of this application in one way or another. Have a look at the [Scripts.md file](./docs/Scripts.md] to see the details for each of the scripts that are available.